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Review: Cirque du Soleil's CORTEO At T-Mobile Center

Review: Cirque du Soleil's CORTEO At T-Mobile Center

by Alan Portner — May 26, 2023
If, by chance, you are still looking for something fun to do with your visitors this holiday weekend, I highly recommend Cirque du Soleil’s incredible “Corteo” now playing at the T-Mobile Center.
GYPSY Comes to Music Theater Heritage in June

GYPSY Comes to Music Theater Heritage in June

by BWW News Desk — May 25, 2023
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creatives for its summer production of Gypsy.
Student Blog: Benefits from Theatre Education

Student Blog: Benefits from Theatre Education

by Student Blogger: Alex Leigh — May 24, 2023
“The theatre is a place where one has time for the problems of people to whom one would show the door if they came to one’s office for a job” (Tennessee Williams).
Review: TOOTSIE at Starlight Theatre

Review: TOOTSIE at Starlight Theatre

by Alan Portner — May 20, 2023
TOOTSIE (The Musical), is a fun opening evening for the seventy-first season of Starlight Theatre at Swope Park across from the Kansas City Zoo.
Feature: AFTERWARD: EDDIE, HARRY, and ISRAEL at White Theatre

Feature: AFTERWARD: EDDIE, HARRY, and ISRAEL at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — May 16, 2023
EDDIE, the play, ends with the recognition of Israel by the United States.
Review: EDDIE: THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHANGED HISTORY At White Theatre

Review: EDDIE: THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHANGED HISTORY At White Theatre

by Alan Portner — May 16, 2023
It is hard to imagine a tougher gig for any actor than a one-man show about an historical personage; especially in front of people who may have known that person in life or are related to him by blood.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at MTH Theatre

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at MTH Theatre

by Steve Wilson — May 14, 2023
Padgett Productions, best known for ROCKY HORROR and EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, has stepped from its usual genres to inspire Kansas City audiences with the comedy-drama STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and Kansas City should be glad it has.
Review: IS HE DEAD at Olathe Civic Theatre Association

Review: IS HE DEAD at Olathe Civic Theatre Association

by Alan Portner — May 13, 2023
Anything with the name Mark Twain on it draws a crowd.
Review: SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at Kauffman Center For The Arts

Review: SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at Kauffman Center For The Arts

by Alan Portner — May 11, 2023
WWe lost a giant of the arts on November 26, 2021.
Feature: EDDIE: THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHANGED HISTORY at White Theatre

Feature: EDDIE: THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHANGED HISTORY at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — May 9, 2023
On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel, a not commonly cited friendship, between President Harry S.
Semifinalists Announced For KC SUPERSTAR Singing Competition

Semifinalists Announced For KC SUPERSTAR Singing Competition

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2023
Now in its 14th year, KC SuperStar is Kansas City's premiere high school singing competition a la 'American Idol/The Voice'.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens This Week In Kansas City

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens This Week In Kansas City

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2023
For the first time in over 10 years, STEEL MAGNOLIAS returns LIVE to Kansas City, featuring an All-Star Kansas City cast of favorites and just in time for Mother's Day weekend!
TUCK EVERLASTING Opens at First Act Theatre Arts This Week

TUCK EVERLASTING Opens at First Act Theatre Arts This Week

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2023
With less than a week away First Act Theatre Arts is getting ready to welcome audiences into the world of Tuck Everlasting.
Previews: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CORTEO at T-Mobile Center

Previews: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CORTEO at T-Mobile Center

by Alan Portner — May 3, 2023
The Cirque du Soleil production “CORTEO” is scheduled for performances over four days beginning on May 25 and extending through May 28 at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center in the Downtown Power and Light District.
Victor Raider-Wexler to Star In EDDIE: THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHANGED HISTORY At The Whi

Victor Raider-Wexler to Star In EDDIE: THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHANGED HISTORY At The White Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2023
As Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary as a modern nation in May, The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) and Kansas City Actors Theatre present the one-man show 'Eddie: The Friendship That Changed History'.
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at New Theatre & Restaurant

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at New Theatre & Restaurant

by Alan Portner — May 1, 2023
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET has returned to New Theatre & Restaurant after a five-year absence.
TOOTSIE Will Open Starlight's 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series

TOOTSIE Will Open Starlight's 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2023
Starlight will present the Tony Award-Winning Musical Tootsie to open the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series at Starlight Theatre May 19-21.
Student Blog: Kansas City Director Interview

Student Blog: Kansas City Director Interview

by Student Blogger: Alex Leigh — April 27, 2023
Local director Nancy Eppert has been in the world of directing for 30 years, and I had the great pleasure of asking her a few questions about her craft.
Starlight Casts Local Dogs To Star In LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical

Starlight Casts Local Dogs To Star In LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2023
After a social media search and call-back auditions, Starlight has found the perfect pups to star in the upcoming production of Legally Blonde The Musical, playing at the historic theatre July 7 - 13.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Kansas City in May

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Kansas City in May

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2023
For the first time in over 10 years, STEEL MAGNOLIAS returns LIVE to Kansas City, featuring an All-Star Kansas City cast of favorites and just in time for Mother's Day weekend!
Folly Theater to Present HITS! THE MUSICAL on Tuesday

Folly Theater to Present HITS! THE MUSICAL on Tuesday

by BWW News Desk — April 23, 2023
The Folly Theatre will present Hits! The Musical on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:30pm.
CABARET Now Playing at The University Theatre

CABARET Now Playing at The University Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2023
The University Theatre is presenting Cabaret.
Review: ANNIE at Kauffman Center

Review: ANNIE at Kauffman Center

by Alan Portner — April 19, 2023
If a musical comedy could be served up as comfort food, that show would look a lot like “Annie.
Feature: VILNA: A FORGOTTEN RESISTANCE at White Theatre

Feature: VILNA: A FORGOTTEN RESISTANCE at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — April 17, 2023
“Vilna: A Resistance Story” is a new musical theater composition by Kevin and Allison Cloud with a book by Lisa Kenner Grissom.

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